Nice plug Chris.I always believe it's in the best interest of all of us that these companies do well. Each has something to offer, and there should be room enough for each to do well (not merely survive).
Orbital’s newest satellite delivery represents the 150th spacecraft Orbital has completed for customers in the past 32 years, spanning the global commercial, civil government and military and intelligence space systems markets.Of these, 78 have carried out commercial communications and imaging missions and 72 have supported government scientific, national security and space exploration missions.
L-1011's are rare now. But @orbitalsciences Stargazer is easily found at #Mojave. #avgeek #aviation pic.twitter.com/vblliQg2lj
It's last flight was December 3rd so it doesn't appear to be that active outside of launches. But so long as someone wants to buy a Pegasus I assume it will keep flying (until an alternate like the Stratolaunch comes online).